University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Housekeeping Operative

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit 2 x new starters Monday till Friday 1400-2200 to join our busy Housekeeping Department.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated and driven, who would enjoy working as a fast pace in a Hospital environment,.

If you have the relevant experience and knowledge of the cleaning industry and you are an effective communicator we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Work in a safe, courteous and confidential manner whilst following Trust Policy and associated Standard Operating Procedures relating to the task being carried out. Be in designated place of work from agreed shift start time to agreed shift end time. To maintain a level of cleanliness and hygiene within your designated work area by following a planned schedule of work as well as making flexible alterations when required. Using electrical equipment safely to vacuum clean all floor surfaces. Dust control mopping of hard floors. Cleaning of furniture, fittings and equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedule. Preparation of appropriate cleaning materials and solutions including the dilution of products to the correct working level. Clean and maintaining to a high standard all sanitary areas, fixtures and fittings.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9013347

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS


Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Good General Education to Secondary School (E)
  • *Basic Level of literacy & numeracy (E)
  • *Ability to read and write English (E)

Desirable

  • *Food Safety Level 2 (D)

Experience

Essential

  • *Able to work as a team member (E)
  • *Dealing with the public and ability to work under pressure (E)

Desirable

  • *Experience working in the cleaning industry (D)
  • *Previous NHS experience working in a similar role (D)
  • *Catering experience (D)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Physically able to undertake all duties and comply with relevant Trust policies (E)
  • *Reliable (E)
  • *Punctual (E)
  • *Strong Communicator (E)
  • *Friendly (E)
  • *Ability to work shifts
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Good General Education to Secondary School (E)
  • *Basic Level of literacy & numeracy (E)
  • *Ability to read and write English (E)

Desirable

  • *Food Safety Level 2 (D)

Experience

Essential

  • *Able to work as a team member (E)
  • *Dealing with the public and ability to work under pressure (E)

Desirable

  • *Experience working in the cleaning industry (D)
  • *Previous NHS experience working in a similar role (D)
  • *Catering experience (D)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Physically able to undertake all duties and comply with relevant Trust policies (E)
  • *Reliable (E)
  • *Punctual (E)
  • *Strong Communicator (E)
  • *Friendly (E)
  • *Ability to work shifts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Jade Harold

Jade.Harold@uhb.nhs.uk

01214241340

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9013347

Job locations

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS


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